MANILA – The Philippines joined the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, the beloved head of the Roman Catholic Church, who died peacefully on Easter Monday, April 21, at the Vatican. He was 88.

TOKYO – The number of Filipino tourists visiting Japan rose in the first quarter of 2025, with an estimated 211,200 arrivals, according to data released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

TOKYO – Tom Cruise is headed back to Japan.

MANILA – Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the forthcoming entry into force of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) will significantly boost the defense partnership between the two countries.